Heavy rains accompanied by strong winds and thunder lashed parts of Chikkamagaluru, including Mudigere and Kalasa. In a significant legal development, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of T.D. Rajegowda continuing as the MLA of Sringeri. Other reports include a lone elephant causing traffic jams in Charmadi Ghat, the arrest of five individuals for attempting to sell a rare two-headed snake, and the demise of a police constable due to cardiac arrest. https://udayavani.com/district-news/chikkamagaluru-heavy-wind-rain-in-malenadu-hilly-areas-759763 #creator program